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Enhance the look of your home with concrete pavers When you get down to it, the driveway, front walk, steps and patio leading to your home offer great opportunities to make a positive first impression on guests and prospective buyers. Concrete pavers also complement your residence and lifestyle. More homeowners are discovering that concrete paving stones may be the best option to add style to your home for several reasons: Appearance: The wide array of colors, shapes and sizes make concrete pavers a popular option that enhances home and neighborhood character. Pavers complement the architectural style of any home because of the wide variety of patterns, colors and textures. Low initial cost: Concrete pavers beautify homes with the high-end look of natural stone on walks and driveways at surprisingly modest prices. They are almost maintenance free. Low cost repair: Concrete pavers set on bedding sand with sand joints interlock to provide a firm surface without mortar. Homeowners can remove and reinstate the same pavers with no unsightly patches. Unlike other pavement surfaces, the original appearance of the paved surface restores easily. Snow removal: Pavers' smooth surface allows for easy snow removal. Darker colored pavers help melt snow faster. Snow-melt systems can be easily installed under the pavers to eliminate snow and ice removal. Durability: Pavers resist deterioration from freeze-thaw cycles and deicing salts better than other surfaces. Pavers are stronger than This mottled driveway took its cue from the brick walls. other common pavement surfaces. Don't crack: Unlike monolithic surfaces, the sand-filled joints between each interlocking paver allow a small amount of movement without cracking. Easy to install: Pavers can be installed by a professional installer or skilled do-ityourselfer. Enlarge outdoor space: Raised patios provide a great entertainment area and can create useful space on sloped backyards with segmental concrete retaining walls. Raised patios can also incorporate hot tubs, wet bar, a barbecue, fire pit and lighting. Reserve energy and natural resources wRising energy and material costs have accelerated energy and natural resource conservation in home design and construction. Concrete pavers can help homeowners address sustainable development in their homes. Install permeable interlocking pavers for walkways, patios, sidewalks and driveways that reduce runoff and pollutants. Most pavers are produced within 500 miles of the home and can include recycled materials. These features support indigenous resource use and reduce environmental impacts from transportation and natural resource extraction. You can learn more about concrete pavers or find a certified installer at the Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute web site, www.icpi.org. ICPI has many resources to assist homeowners with their concrete paver projects. More information on retaining walls is available at www.ncma.org. - News Canada